Drugs and Medicines 1
_______________are made by manufacturing companies that follow strict regulations to ensure purity and consistency.
Medications
What are examples of illegal drugs?
PCP
Inhalants
LSD
What percent of people that smoke start before the age of 21?
90%
Underage drinking is alcohol use by people under the age of
21
Taking a medication that is not prescribed to you is an example of
Drug Misuse
These drugs are used to treat or prevent diseases.
Medicines
E-cigarettes are not a healthy alternative to smoking because they
deliver a range of chemicals, including nicotine.
Youth who drink alcohol are more likely to experience?
poor or failing grades
disruption of normal growth
hangovers or illness
Taking medication when you are not ill is an example of
Drug Abuse
Which drugs are chemical substances that affect the brain functioning, causing changes in behavior, mood and consciousness.
Caffeine
Nicotine
Alcohol
Which of the following tobacco products is considered safe?
chewing tobacco
cigarettes
e-cigarettes
Which of the following ways do advertisements influence teenage drinking?
showing people having fun
A person needs more of the drug to feel the same effect
Tolerance
Use of marijuana can lead to?
behavioral problems
learning problems
social problems
Which of the following is the addictive substance in a cigarette?
Nicotine
Having more than 5 alcoholic drinks within a few hours is known as
Binge Drinking
A _______________ is any effect of a medicine other than the one intended.
Side Effect
Using this drug leads to changes in the brain similar to those caused by cocaine, heroin and alcohol
marijuana
Why is it difficult for people to quit smoking by using e-cigarettes?
because they contain nicotine
Which chemical in cigarettes is responsible for blackening your lungs?
Tar